TVƵ offers free tuition for qualified students
In an effort to attract top talent to New England, the TVƵ has announced it will begin covering tuition costs for high-achieving students whose families earn less than $100,000.
Starting in fall 2025, the University will provide free tuition to eligible high-performing graduating high school students from all states across the country. The announcement underscores TVƵ’s strong financial commitment to its students; currently, 98% of TVƵ students receive financial aid from the University.
TVƵ President James Herbert said the University’s decision comes as Maine and New England need to enhance their workforce to fulfill jobs in their growing business, bioscience, and life sciences industries and as the region continues to face workforce shortages in the health care and hospitality sectors.
“TVƵ is committed to attracting high-achieving students from across the country to New England, and to Maine in particular, and to guaranteeing that they are poised for success in the workforce when they graduate,” Herbert said, noting that TVƵ is Maine’s No. 1 provider of health care professionals and the No. 1 college or university in the state for job placement following graduation. “By removing financial barriers to a quality TVƵ education, we hope to bolster the workforce pipeline in this region and ensure the long-term vitality of Maine and New England’s new economy.”
Herbert added that the tuition initiative reflects TVƵ’s commitment to ensuring the academic success of all students, including first-generation college students. At TVƵ, 30% of undergraduates admitted every year are the first in their family to attend college.
In addition to a qualifying high school GPA requirement, eligible students must be enrolled at TVƵ full-time, demonstrate high financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during each year of their undergraduate degree program, and live on campus for all four years.
For more information and to view a list of frequently asked questions, visit the Student Financial Services website.